Coach Marlier's: "The Steam Press" Official Game Breakdown. IFL Article #2 4-6-24 Green Bay Blizzard vs. Quad City Steamwheelers

Coach Marlier supports the IFL and often attends home IFL Quad City Steamwheelers games in between his volunteer, professional and contractional commitments to Pro Football in his home community.

Marlier has supported Quad City Steamwheeler Football both as an AF2 fan (2000-2009) (2018 CIF) and as a past IFL Staff Coach (2019-2020). Marlier has taken SMWW coursework and worked in pro football since 2018 holding Pro Football roles as a Volunteer, Sponsor (Black Diamond), Charitable Donor (NFL Dallas Cowboys, DIII Augustana College and Assumption HS from the Marlier Estate), Founder, Board Member, Sports Agency Director/Vice President (Executive), Player Marketing Executive, Player Personnel Consultant, (WR/RB) Position Coach, Unit Analyst, Player Analyst, Quality Control and (Advance/College/Pro) Scout in his portfolio. Pro Position Analytics Coach Michael A. Marlier has been honored with IAOTP's title of "Top Sports Journalist and Analyst of 2024" from New York City.

We are a quarter of the regular season completed. QCS is 2-2 at .500 Green Bay in home game #2 was a winnable game, but the Green Bay Defense play along with QB Perry off the Lead Draw in their Run Offense in their game winning drive was the difference in the 4th Quarter.

Coach Marlier's QCS Unit Play Ranking Subjective Scale

First Unit Grade: Defense Ranked B-

Objective Defensive Statistical Breakdown:

The GB offense consistently attacked the Defensive right in their game plan and adjustments in Run Offense. The QCS Defense had trouble stopping the QB Draw, QB Lead Draw and option the whole game. 4 rushing TDs allowed. QB Perry rushed for 65 yards for an average of 4.6 yards a carry with 2 rushing TD's. RB Cagle ran for 20 yards for an average of 5.0 yards a carry with 2 rushing TD's. GB went 5 of 6 in RZ. GB converted 3 of 6 (50%) of their 3rd downs. 1 of 1 on 4th Down. QCS had no sacks of GB QB Perry as only 9 passes were attempted with 5 completions for only 58 yards. 32 points allowed with the aforementioned QCS Special Teams Coverage breakdowns in allowing GB field position twice in the RZ.

Points of Emphasis: Better execution off DE Edge Contain with LB support to edge off chosen Front of 31, 32 or 33. Assignment, Alignment and Technique.

Second Unit Grade: Offense Ranked C-

Objective Offensive Statistical Breakdown:

The GB Defense had 7 TFL's for 25 yards at the mesh point and 3 Sacks for 18 yards. The A-gaps was successfully attacked by NT Mustin and LB Alexander. QCS only converted 4 of 11 3rd down conversions in not sustaining drives. Fourth Down conversions were 2 for 4 or 50% resulting in Turnover on Downs.

QCS averaged 3 first downs per quarter at a total of 12 for the game. Pass Offense was 14/25 at 55% rounded in completion success with a 3.3 level 1 average yard of gain. RZ scoring was 1/3 at 33.33 %. TOP was 31:36. 24 points scored.

Points of Emphasis: OL pass protection, Protecting the Mesh Point and QB play in Passing Offense must improve when meeting GB again.

Third Unit Grade: Special Teams D+

Objective Special Teams Statistical Breakdown:

Average starting field position off GB Kickoff's was the QCS 12 Yard Line rounded for the complete game in the QCS Return game. The average QCS return was 23.3 yards off 3 returns. QCS Kick Coverage was concerning in allowing a GB return average of 30.7 yards off 3 Returns in playing the QCS Defense on a short field. QCS left 6 points on the field in missed FG's of which one was blocked. QCS Kicker was flagged for two costly tripping penalties off GB returns in placing GB in the RZ goal to goal.

Points of Emphasis: Better breakdown, discipline and collapse in Kick Coverage. Convert critical FGs with better operational time and blocking scheming.

Coach Marlier's Game Wrecking Ball Award: #2 RB Cagle GB

QCS Offensive Player/s of the Game: #13 WR Rudd #7 RB Vander

QCS Defensive Players of the Game: #41 DL Moore #17 DB Duncan

QCS Coach/Coordinator of the Game: DC Larry Hendrix

Larry Hendrix - Defensive Coordinator - Football Coaches - Quad City Steamwheelers ( steamwheelersfootball.com )

QCS MDP's: #7 RB Vander, #16 WR/RB/KR Harrington, #13 WR Rudd, #17 DB Duncan, #34 DB Jackson, #41 DL Moore

QCS Potential Roster Upgrades: Quarterback, LB

Green Bay MDP's: #2 RB Cagle, #10 QB Perry, #12 WR Patron, #99 NT Mustin, #9 DL Abdul-Wahid

Green Bay Potential Roster Upgrades: TBD

First Half Observations from game notes and film review.

Quarter 1 Summary

Special Teams Observations

QCS ST: 4-2-2 Return Form FG Block against QCS 0-1 in leaving 3 points on the field. 5 YDL off GB FG Miss, 11 YDL off #7 Vander with great GB collapse.

Green Bay ST: 4-2-1-1 Return Form 15 YDL GB, GB Missed FG 0-1 in leaving 3 points on the field off QCS overload right, 9 YDL GB off FG Block where #9 Abdul-Wahid shot the B-Gap off a speed rush.

QCS Offense vs. Green Bay Defense Observations

#8 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #1 off #2 possessions.

3X1 Form 2 Plays Ran #1 QB Erickson 5 yards high in ball placement for incompletion. #1 pass complete under WS off Stack.

2x2 Form 4 Plays Ran #3 level 1 passes off short game completed. #1 rush

2x1 Form 2 Plays Ran #1 rush off option. #1 Sack of Erickson by #99 NT Mustin of GB in beating #65 Center Krall off Speed Rush

2/8 at 25% Run Offense. 75% Passing Offense QCS.

QCS Offensive Subjective Summary

QCS QB Ericksen working the checkdown and level 1 passing game effectively. #21 DL Biggurs of GB exposed off Erickson/Vander option pitch in appearing to have stiff hips in mobility to recover. A possible matchup to exploit. Vander having success off cutback in space for 20 yards. #9 DL Abdul-Wahid of GB excellent backside contain at the POA for TFL. QCS offense struggling to move football and score.

GB Offense vs. QCS Defense Observations

11 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #1 off #2 possessions.

3X1 Form 2 Plays Ran. GB #10 QB Perry having success off draw misdirection to belt and Right Offensive Lead Draws in single back sets to QCS Defensive left.

3X0 Form 4 Plays Ran. GB having success running to Offensive Left off LG in stretch. #1 run for #12 WR Patron JR. 11 yards. #1 run to right on QCS #34 S Darrious Jackson injury.

2x2 Form 1 Plays Ran. #1 play for pass completion to the Belt.

2x1 Form 4 Plays Ran. Run Offense. #1 Botched Jet Sweep by GB. #1 Toss to #22 RB Burgess Offensive Left for 9 yards.

10/11 at 90% Rounded Run Offense. 10% Passing Offense GB.

Subjective Summary

Notables were GB's predominance to run to Offensive Left with mix to keep QCS honest in Run Defense. QCS running 31 Fronts with an excellent push and crash. Excellent backside pocket collapse by QCS #4 DL Owens. RDE Owens making perfect reads, but poor breakdown in his tackling form in running through the GB RB. QCS LDE #8 Swann great backside contain. Excellent delayed blitzing by QCS LB #10 to disrupt GB passing game early. On GB #10 Perry's TD in the RZ, QCS LB #10 vacated the EZ Belt to the WS for Perry's score.

7-0 Green Bay at the end of Quarter 1

Quarter 2 Summary

Special Teams Observations

QCS ST: 4-2-2 Return Form 1/1 on FG. 1/1 on PAT. QCS kick coverage left the Belt open with no collapse off 36-yard GB return + Tripping to the QCS 7 YDL. QCS TB allowing GB to start at their 20 YDL. Drive at QCS 15 too.

Green Bay ST: 4-2-1-1 Return Form 1/2 on PATs at 50%. PAT blocked by #41 DL Keshaun Moore of QCS. GB TB allowed QCS to start on their 20 YDL.

QCS Offense vs. Green Bay Defense Observations

# 12 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #2 off #3 possessions.

4X0 Form 1 Play Ran. 4-yard completion at level 1.

3X1 Form 3 Plays Ran. #2 incomplete screen passes at level 1 and #1 level 1 pass completion to #7 RB Vander by #5 QB Erickson.

3X0 Form 2 Plays Ran. #1 level 1 pass for 8 yards. #1 run off RG in stretch for conversion.

2x2 Form 3 Plays Ran. #5 QB Erickson needs to work on pocket awareness off GB delayed blitzing. Drop #13 WR Rudd. #13 WR Rudd on level 3 go vertical route missed on wide open TD throw high by #5 QB Erickson in having better touch on his pass.

2x1 Form 3 Plays Ran. #7 RB Vander inside dirty run effective. #13 WR Rudd TD on level 3 go vertical route off perfect throw by #5 QB Erickson to back shoulder. #65 C Krall having difficulty handling Speed Rush of #99 NT Mustin for TFL.

3/12 at 25% Run Offense. 75% Passing Offense QCS.

QCS Offensive Subjective Summary

The GB DL continued to apply QB pressure effectively in playing tight to the LOS at the POA. Offensive continuity of was challenging for QCS in not being able to stretch the field effectively. QCS had a turnover on Downs at own 19 giving GB a short field.

GB Offense vs. QCS Defense Observations

# 9 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #2 off # 3 possessions.

3X1 Form 3 Plays Ran. RZ inside run for #2 RB Cagle, Level 1 RB completion to boundary for #2 Cagle and RZ Sweep for RB Cagle.

3X0 Form 2 Plays Ran. #10 QB Perry off Lead Draw by #22 RB Burgess up A-Gap for 14 Yards. Recovered Fumble off Toss to RB.

2x2 Form 1 Play Ran. Fake Jet off designed QB Draw for #10 Perry in RZ.

2x1 Form 3 Plays Ran. Stretch Run (Left), 13-yard completion to #12 WR Patron and one incompletion.

6/9 at 66.66% Run Offense. 33.33% Passing Offense GB.

Subjective Summary

GB dominated with the run game offensively. GB targeting the QCS Defensive Right by running stretch off Option Toss to the Offensive Left. #2 RB Cagle for TD off inside handoff for TD off High Motion. #2 RB Cagle being featured in short pass and run game. #2 RB Cagle successful in scoring his second TD off jet motion sweep to Offensive Left where #17 DB Duncan appeared to be held at the POA as well as #4 LDE Owens appeared to be held in being unable to keep outside contain.

20-10 Green Bay at the end of Quarter 2 (Halftime)

Second Half Observations from game notes and film review.

Quarter 3 Summary

Special Teams Observations

QCS ST: 4-2-2 Return Form QCS at 20 off TB. PATS 2/2. #16 Harrington Middle Return to GB 23 off open Belt. QCS TB.

Green Bay ST: 4-2-1-1 Return Form. GB TB. GB off QCS TB at 25 YDL. #2 RB/KR Cagle 33-yard Return due to #7 Vander stopping his feet in not breaking down at the POA in gunning down the Belt + Tripping QCS. GB at QCS 3 YDL. PAT 0/1. 1 Point left on the Field.

QCS Offense vs. Green Bay Defense Observations

# 12 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #3 off #2 possessions.

4X0 Form 1 Play Ran. Single Stack Form. #5 QB Erickson sacked of GB 31 Front with #15 LB Alexander notching the sack off failed screen attempt by QCS.

3X1 Form 3 Plays Ran. #16 WR/RB Harrington inside dirty run. Harrington short pass in RZ to 2 YDL. #13 Rudd TD back of EZ inside the 2 YDL.

3x0 Form 3 Plays Ran. Triple Option by QCS in play taking too long to develop with GB notching a TFL. #16 WR/RB Harrington run Offensive Left for 4-yard dirty run. #5 QB Erickson incomplete on out route to boundary.

2x2 Form 1 Play Ran. #5 QB Erickson poor accuracy off rocket ball-Incomplete.

2x1 Form 4 Plays Ran. #16 WR/RB Harrington Stretch play off RG for first down. #7 RB Vander off option in freezing GB RDE at POA in breaking 5 GB tackles off the Offensive Left for an 11-yard TD. #5 QB Erickson off scramble for run. #5 QB Erickson Option/Draw designed misdirection to Offensive Left.

6/12 at 50% Run Offense. 50% Passing Offense QCS.

QCS Offensive Subjective Summary

QCS notched two TDs by #7 RB Vander and #13 WR Rudd by utilizing #16 WR/RB Harrington as the possession workhorse. Offense had better balance between the run and passing game. #5 QB Erickson struggling with timing in the passing game, touch and pocket presence. GB Defense disrupting the mesh point.

GB Offense vs. QCS Defense Observations

# 7 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #3 off # 2 possessions.

3X1 Form 1 Plays Ran. #10 QB Perry scramble for 4-yard run.

3X0 Form 4 Plays Ran. #18 Ballad III TD completion off fake toss. #10 QB Perry scramble 5 yards in run. #22 RB Burgess off stretch run. #10 QB Perry draw off option concept.

2x2 Form 0 Plays Ran.

2x1 Form 2 Plays Ran. #22 RB Burgess Option for QCS TFL. #22 RB Burgess Option.

4/7 at 58% Rounded Run Offense. 42% Passing Offense GB.

Subjective Summary

Green Bay relied on option and run centric concepts. QCS toughened up at POA in disrupting the mesh point and applying pressure to #10 QB Perry effectively.

26-24 Green Bay at the end of Quarter 3

Quarter 4 Summary

Special Teams Observations

QCS ST: 4-2-2 Return Form. QCS Missed FG. 3 points left on the Field. QCS at 5 YDL off GB Missed FG. QCS ball on 25 off GB TB.

Green Bay ST: 4-2-1-1 Return Form. GB FG Missed 3 Points Left on the Field. GB TB. 2 PT conversion no good by GB.

QCS Offense vs. Green Bay Defense Observations

#14 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #4 off #2 possessions.

4X0 Form 0 Plays Ran.

3X1 Form 3 Plays Ran. #5 QB Erickson throwing into triple coverage in forcing his throw down the Belt in level 3 passing. Incomplete #13 WR Rudd. #5 QB Erickson nice accurate throw down the belt to #16 WR Harrington. Pass Complete. #5 QB Erickson sacked by GB NT #99 Mustin off speed rush in beating #65 C Krall.

3X0 Form 0 Plays Ran.

2x2 Form 5 Plays Ran. #0 WR/RB Ashley 4 yards off stretch run. #0 WR Ashley executed scissor concept for completed pass. Nice inside run off perfect dead leg by #7 RB Vander. #5 QB Erickson nice checkdown to #7 RB Vander. #5 QB Erickson rocket ball to #0 WR Ashley. Incomplete.

2x1 Form 6 Plays Ran. #7 RB Vander Option Left for 1 yard run. #5 QB Erickson forcing his throws into double coverage. #13 Rudd bracketed. Incomplete. QB Draw up A-Gap by #5 Erickson. Option #7 RB Vander for TFL by GB Defense. QB Draw by #5 Erickson for GB Defense TFL. #5 QB Erickson rocket ball to #0 WR Ashley down the boundary.

6/14 at 43% Run Offense. 57% Passing Offense QCS.

QCS Offensive Subjective Summary

QCS was ineffective in the pass game in forcing the ball into coverage with the GB DL dominating at the POA off 2 TFL's and Two Sacks by GB #99 NT Mustin. QCS scored no points in the final quarter and turned the ball over on downs in situational football inside 1:00 minute.

GB Offense vs. QCS Defense Observations

# 10 Offensive plays from scrimmage ran in Quarter #4 off #2 possessions.

3X1 Form 2 Plays Ran. #10 QB Perry on scramble tackled by #17 DB Duncan at POA. #10 QB Perry left A-Gap Draw for 2 yards.

3X0 Form 3 Plays Ran. #10 QB Perry left Lead Draw. #10 QB Perry A-Gap Draw for 2 yards. #10 QB Perry Lead Draw right for TD in QCS #22 LB Morgan being blown-up QCS LB #10 out of position off his read.

2x2 Form 0 Plays Ran.

2x1 Form 5 Plays Ran. #17 DB Duncan PBU for QCS of #10 QB Perry. #12 WR Patron 14-yard completion down the boundary by #10 QB Perry. Option Left #2 RB Cagle for 4 yards. #10 QB Perry Draw left for 10 yards. #2 RB Cagle run off RG for 2 yards.

7/10 at 70% Run Offense. 30% Passing Offense GB.

Subjective Summary

GB dominated the final quarter with controlling the LOS at the POA in great clock management in scoring the game winning TD with #10 QB Perry.

32-24 Green Bay win.